Gossip Girl Reborn by Darlene Nunez

Chapter 42 Plane Tickets Are Not That Expensive

No sooner had Rosalie and Evian ascended the stairs than an elated Christopher brought Luna back.

They exchanged pleasantries briefly and Christopher kept looking at his mother, gesturing for her to give them some space. Selena, understanding her son's intention, quickly brought Isabella away to not be a third wheel. Once they were out of sight, Christopher hurriedly served Luna all the snacks and fruits arranged on the

table.

His actions left Luna in a daze, giving her a feeling that the person sitting next to her was the same Christopher from her childhood who would always give her the best of everything. "Don't bother. Your injury..." she began.

Christopher instantly let his wounded hand rest, serving Luna with just one hand as he broke into a goofy smile. "Like I said, I'm fine. My wounds heal very quickly."

Luna nodded in relief and said, "Actually, I came today because I have something else to tell you."

"Go ahead. Christopher sat up straight, behaving in a way that seemed to say "I'm all cars" as if he could devote all his patience to Luna.

Luna frowned. "I hope our team's plan to go abroad and collaborate with other research institutes won't be altered.

The look in Christopher's eyes subtly shifted.

Luna spoke with a firm expression. "It's more convenicht for us to go abroad for our research. Your proposed condition made Prof. Wilcox hesitate. Now that we've cleared the air, I hope you'll-" Christopher quickly said, "I'm not using the investment as leverage to keep you by my side. I'll never be the stumbling block that gets in your way when you're starting a new chapter of your life."

He lowered his gaze and admitted in desolation, "I confess to having personal motives, but country won't affect your research, I'm even willing to invest more."

If staying in the

Luna's gaze flickered for a moment, but she firmly said "Money can't solve everything when it comes to detailed research. Otherwise, no one is willing to leave their hometown for five years. We can't der Quirk Group suffer a loss either. We hope you can withdraw the additional conditions. We want to go abroad."

Christopher looked at Luna's icy countenance, his lips trembling. "All right, I understand. I'll tell my brother about it."

said, "I'll head back now and

stood

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have to walk me out." Luna said to Christopher

Christopher asked, "Is it really over between

"All I want now is to

no resentment toward Christopher, so she didn't want to keep him waiting, making it clear to him that she would never

for a

take a single step forward. Tears were welling up in his eyes. © NôvelDrama.Org - All rights reserved. Isabella cringed.

he suddenly collapsed onto the couch and burst into tears. Since they were watching anyway, he didn't bother holding back and cried to his heart's content. Come on, it's not the first time Luna has rejected you. Is it really that devastating? Isabella sighed. Christopher bawled internally. What do you know? That was an outright rejection. She's planning to go abroad and stay there

process. Even though I think it's better for them to part ways and start their lives anew... Why is he acting like they're never going to see each other again? It's not like

a loved one walk away from you is just as

really that expensive? If I'm not mistaken, the

still weeping, burped when

planet... Does he

made up

just overthinking? Does he not

were about to ask what was

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mid-air.

remember, if there

roar from that I'm

need of company, remember that I'm here for

the addendum.